I can’t tell you how many people asked me why I was going to the Cayman Islands for my most recent vacation and made the following comments: “It’s too expensive” “It’s boring” “There’s nothing great except Seven Mile Beach” “It’s just another Caribbean island” I’m here to tell you to throw out everything you’ve ever heard about the Cayman Islands and be prepared to take …
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The 48th Annual Agriculture & Food Fair on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands was a special time for the Crucian people. Also known as Agrifest, the 3-day cultural explosion returned to its regular scheduled dates during President’s Day weekend. 2017 Hurricanes Irma & Maria forced the event to be held in May 2018 and many were patiently awaiting the return of Agrifest to its rightful …
Continue readingMy most recent visit to Austin, Texas brought me to Ramen Tatsu-Ya to feed my growing ramen obsession. If you’re not hip to all the latest food crazes happening around the world, ramen is the latest one on the rise. Yes, this is the same ramen that you once ate in copious amounts during your college days. The difference now is that it includes fresher …
Continue readingI’ve never been much of a hamburger person but I always make an exception for Shake Shack NYC. My latest birthday trip to New York City meant I couldn’t leave the Big Apple without indulging in a burger from this cherished burger chain. After a hot, muggy day visiting Lady Liberty, I knew that I wanted to recharge at a nearby Shake Shack NYC location. …
Continue readingCruzan Foodie Bucket List series is finally here! This is the first video of the Cruzan Foodie Bucket List series – St. John Carnival. Although St. John is less than 50 miles away from St. Croix, I never had the chance to experience their carnival. Crazy, right? The month long event takes place each year beginning in early June and ends on July 4th with …
Continue readingThe Rewind: Cruzan Foodie Rum & Rosé Experience
Cruzan Foodie Rum & Rosé Experience was an event on St. Croix curated by yours truly that exceeded my expectations as an inaugural event on my island home. Endorsed by the USVI Department of Tourism and sponsored by Viya, this end-of-summer soiree is designed to encourage locals to experience something a bit different while simultaneously attracting a new brand of visitors to St. Croix …
Continue readingCruzan Foodie San Diego Eats: Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles
It only took ten years but I finally made it to Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in California! If you’ve visited the Los Angeles area, there are few restaurants and eateries you’re told are a must during your visit. In-N-Out Burger is usually at the top of that list. The other is Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. I have been to the LA/Anaheim area three times in …
Continue readingCruzan Foodie San Diego Eats: Nomad Donuts
Walk, do-nut run, to Nomad Donuts in San Diego! Any proclaimed donut lover must add this charming donut shop in North Park to their foodie bucket list when visiting San Diego. On my last day in the city, I decided to take a stroll through North Park and stumbled upon this idyllic donut shop. SEE ALSO: Celebrate National Donut Day in South Florida A quick …
Continue readingIt’s one thing to say the words ‘Black Girl Magic’ but it’s a whole other story when you get to experience it firsthand. From June 8-9, 2018, this is what 21Ninety’s Summit21 conference set out to do in Atlanta, GA. When I say they did just that, I mean it! Summit21 Conference was a 2-day culminating experience that was designed to help women attendees enrich …
Continue readingUbersoca Cruise 2017 was, by far, one of the best travel experiences I’ve had to date. The combination of sweet soca music, the essence of Caribbean Carnival, great people from all over the world and events on board geared towards the love of soca makes this event a must for anyone who considers themselves a lover of soca music. Between the live artist performances, themed …
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